Animal sorting apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to an animal sorting device, comprising a housing, a sorting box, a placement box, and a screening device. The sorting box is located inside the housing and has a screening channel with an inlet and an outlet. The placement box is located inside the housing and is connected to the outlet of the screening channel. The screening device is mounted on the sorting box and includes an RFID identification module and a closing mechanism. The RFID identification module is located inside the screening channel and can identify the RFID tags of animals and screen them. The closing mechanism can close or open the outlet of the screening channel. With this animal sorting device, animals are placed in the sorting box, and after the screening device identifies the tags on the animals, they fall into different placement boxes, thus achieving animal sorting, reducing the error rate of manual screening, and improving the efficiency of animal sorting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animal breeding, and in particular to an animal sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Small animals are frequently used in experimental projects, playing a vital role in improving human quality of life, developing biomedical technology, and promoting socio-economic development. However, modern research laboratories still rely on manual methods for identifying and selecting small animals, resulting in low automation, inefficiency, and a high risk of errors. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention provides an animal sorting device to solve the problem that modern experimental research laboratories still rely on manual methods to identify and screen small animals, which is characterized by low automation, low efficiency, and susceptibility to errors.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An animal sorting device, comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] A sorting box is located inside the housing. The sorting box is provided with a screening channel, which has an inlet and an outlet.

[0008] A placement box is located inside the housing, and the placement box is connected to the discharge port of the screening channel;

[0009] A screening device is installed on the sorting box. The screening device includes an RFID identification module and a closing mechanism. The RFID identification module is installed in the screening channel and can identify the RFID tags of animals and screen them. The closing mechanism can close or open the discharge port of the screening channel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the screening channel includes a first channel and a second channel that are connected to each other. The first channel is connected to the second channel. The inlet is located in the first channel, and the outlet is located in the second channel and faces the placement box. The first channel extends vertically and is connected to the outside through the inlet. The second channel extends in a direction that is inclined to the vertical direction. The RFID identification module is located on the side wall of the second channel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the closing mechanism includes a baffle and a motor, the baffle being connected to the motor, and the motor driving the baffle to rotate to open or close the discharge port.

[0012] In one embodiment, the animal sorting device further includes a rotary motor electrically connected to the placement box, the rotary motor being capable of driving the placement box to rotate relative to the sorting box.

[0013] In one embodiment, the animal sorting device further includes a rotating platform, on which the placement box is placed. The rotating motor drives the rotating platform to rotate relative to the sorting box, thereby causing the placement box to rotate relative to the sorting box.

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing includes an outer shell and door panels, the number of door panels being set to two, the two door panels being disposed on the same side of the outer shell, and both door panels being rotatably connected to the outer shell.

[0015] In one embodiment, a first magnetic attractor is provided on the door panel, and a second magnetic attractor is correspondingly provided on the outer shell. The first magnetic attractor is magnetically attracted to the second magnetic attractor to restrict the door panel from rotating relative to the outer shell.

[0016] In one embodiment, the animal sorting device further includes a through-beam grating protection device and a positioning pin. The through-beam grating protection device is disposed on the side of the housing, and the positioning pin is disposed on the bottom surface of the housing and connected to the placement box. The through-beam grating protection device can control the positioning pin to lock the placement box, thereby restricting the rotation of the placement box relative to the sorting box.

[0017] In one embodiment, the animal sorting device further includes an electrical control box that provides power to the sorting device and controls its operation.

[0018] In one embodiment, the electrical control box is equipped with a power switch, a sorting switch, and an emergency stop switch. The power switch controls the total power supply of the animal sorting device and provides power to the screening device; the sorting switch controls the power supply of the screening device; and the emergency stop switch is used to cut off the power supply in an emergency.

[0019] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the embodiments of this utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0020] The animal sorting device of this utility model includes a shell, a sorting box, a placement box, and a screening device. The sorting box, placement box, and screening device are all placed inside the shell. Animals are placed in the sorting box, and the screening device identifies the markings on the animals. The animals then fall into different placement boxes, thus achieving the sorting of animals, reducing the error rate of manual screening, and improving the efficiency of animal screening. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the animal sorting device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the animal sorting device from another angle is shown.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of area A of the animal sorting device shown;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of area B of the animal sorting device shown;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the animal sorting device.

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A top view of the animal sorting device shown.

[0028] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0029] 10. Animal sorting device; 100. Shell; 110. Outer shell; 111. Base plate; 112. Side plate; 113. Second magnetic suction component; 120. Door panel; 121. First magnetic suction component; 200. Sorting box; 210. Screening channel; 211. Feed inlet; 212. Discharge outlet; 213. First channel; 214. Second channel; 300. Placement box; 310. Small box; 400. Screening device; 410. RFID identification module; 420. Enclosure mechanism; 421. Baffle; 422. Motor; 500. Rotary motor; 600. Rotary table; 700. Through-beam grating protection device; 800. Positioning pin; 900. Electrical control box; 910. Power switch; 920. Sorting switch; 930. Emergency stop switch. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Please refer to the following first. Figure 1 This invention provides an animal sorting device 10 for sorting laboratory animals. The animal sorting device 10 can automatically identify animals, effectively improving the efficiency of animal screening and reducing the possibility of screening errors.

[0034] It should be noted that the animals include, but are not limited to, mice and rabbits.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The animal sorting device 10 includes a housing 100, a sorting box 200, and a placement box 300. Both the sorting box 200 and the placement box 300 are placed inside the housing 100. The sorting box 200 and the placement box 300 are aligned in the vertical direction. The sorting box 200 is used to identify and sort animals, and the placement box 300 is used to place the sorted animals.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that the housing 100 includes an outer shell 110 and a door panel 120. The number of door panels 120 is set to two, and the two door panels 120 are located on the same side of the outer shell 110. Both door panels 120 are rotatably connected to the outer shell 110.

[0037] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2It should be noted that the outer casing 110 includes a bottom plate 111 and multiple side plates 112. In this embodiment, the number of side plates 112 is set to three, and the door panel 120 is disposed on the side without side plates 112. This utility model does not specifically limit the number of side plates 112.

[0038] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the number of door panels 120 is set to one. This utility model does not specifically limit the number of door panels 120.

[0039] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that in this embodiment, a first magnetic chuck 121 is provided on the door panel 120, and a second magnetic chuck 113 is provided on the outer shell 110. The first magnetic chuck 121 is magnetically attracted to the second magnetic chuck 113, preventing the door panel 120 from rotating relative to the outer shell 110. The outer shell 110 and the door panel 120 together form a cuboid. The outer shell 110 and the door panel 120 can prevent the user's hands or other parts from entering the housing 100 during use, effectively avoiding injury to the user when using the animal sorting device 10. It is understood that the first magnetic chuck 121 and the second magnetic chuck 113 may also be omitted, as long as the housing 100 includes the door panel 120 and the outer shell 110, the device should be protected.

[0040] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the door panel 120 is provided with a protrusion, and the outer shell 110 is provided with a groove. The protrusion is engaged with the groove to restrict the door panel 120 from rotating relative to the outer shell 110.

[0041] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sorting box 200 is provided with a screening channel 210, which has a corresponding inlet 211 and outlet 212. The outlet 212 of the screening channel 210 is connected to the placement box 300. Animals enter the screening channel 210 from the inlet 211 and leave the screening channel 210 from the outlet 212 into the placement box 300.

[0042] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The screening channel 210 includes a first channel 213 and a second channel 214 connected to each other. The first channel 213 and the second channel 214 are connected. The inlet 211 is located at the end of the first channel 213 away from the second channel 214, and the outlet 212 is located at the end of the second channel 214 away from the first channel 213, with the outlet 212 facing the placement box 300. The first channel 213 extends vertically and is connected to the outside through the inlet 211. The second channel 214 extends at an angle to the vertical. Animals can enter the first channel 213 through the inlet 211, and after entering the first channel 213, the animal enters the second channel 214 through the end of the first channel 213 near the second channel 214, and then exits the second channel 214 through the outlet 212 and enters the placement box 300.

[0043] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 The placement box 300 is provided with multiple small boxes 310. In this embodiment, the placement box 300 is provided with 10 small boxes 310. The discharge port 212 is aligned with one of the small boxes 310. After identification, the animals fall into the small box 310 through the discharge port 212, and animals belonging to the same classification requirements are placed in the same small box 310. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the number of small boxes 310 is set to 8 or 12. This utility model does not specifically limit the number of small boxes 310.

[0044] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The animal sorting device 10 also includes a screening device 400, which is disposed on the sorting box 200. The screening device 400 includes an RFID identification module 410 and a closing mechanism 420. The RFID identification module 410 is disposed in the screening channel 210 and can identify the RFID tags of animals and screen them. The closing mechanism 420 can rotate relative to the sorting box 200 to close or open the discharge port 212 of the screening channel 210. When the closing mechanism 420 closes the discharge port 212, the animals are contained in the screening channel 210. When the closing mechanism 420 opens the discharge port 212 of the screening channel 210, the animals leave the screening channel 210 from the discharge port 212 and enter the placement box 300.

[0045] refer to Figure 3 It should be noted that the RFID identification module 410 is located on the side wall of the second channel 214 mentioned above.

[0046] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The closing mechanism 420 includes a baffle 421 and a motor 422. The baffle 421 is connected to the motor 422. The motor 422 drives the baffle 421 to rotate, thereby opening or closing the outlet 212 of the second channel 214. When an animal is placed in the screening channel 210, the RFID identification module 410 identifies the RFID tag on the animal. After identification, the motor 422 drives the baffle 421 to rotate relative to the RFID identification module 410, thereby opening the outlet 212 of the second channel 214. At this time, the animal leaves the outlet 212 and enters the placement box 300. When the animal leaves the second channel 214, the motor 422 drives the baffle 421 to rotate relative to the RFID identification module 410, thereby closing the outlet 212 of the second channel 214. It can be understood that the motor 422 may not be included; any scheme in which the closing mechanism 420 can close or open the outlet 212 of the screening channel 210 should be protected.

[0047] In summary, in this application, the animal sorting device 10 includes a housing 100, a sorting box 200, a placement box 300, and a screening device 400. The sorting box 200, the placement box 300, and the screening device 400 are all placed inside the housing 100. Animals are placed inside the sorting box 200, and after the screening device 400 identifies the markings on the animals, the animals fall into different placement boxes 300, thus achieving the sorting of animals, reducing the error rate of manual screening, and improving the efficiency of animal screening.

[0048] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The animal sorting device 10 also includes a rotary motor 500, which is electrically connected to the placement box 300. The rotary motor 500 can drive the placement box 300 to rotate relative to the sorting box 200. After the RFID identification module 410 completes identification, the rotary motor 500 drives the placement box 300 to rotate relative to the sorting box 200 until the small box 310 to be placed is aligned with the discharge port 212 and then stops. By setting the rotary motor 500, there is no need to manually rotate the placement box 300, which is convenient to operate and also ensures that the small box 310 is aligned with the discharge port 212. This prevents the rotation angle from being too large or too small, which could cause the animal to fall into another small box 310 or fall onto the base plate 111, thus reducing the error rate. It is understandable that if ease of operation and reduced error rate are not considered, the rotary motor 500 can be omitted. Any scheme in which the placement box 300 can rotate relative to the sorting box 200 should be protected.

[0049] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5The animal sorting device 10 also includes a rotating platform 600. Placement boxes 300 are placed on the rotating platform 600. A rotary motor 500 drives the rotating platform 600 to rotate relative to the sorting box 200, thereby causing the placement boxes 300 to rotate relative to the sorting box 200. By setting the rotating platform 600, each small box 310 can be detachably connected to the rotating platform 600. When one small box 310 is full, the user can stop operating the animal sorting device 10, remove the full small box 310 from the rotating platform 600, transfer the animal to another location, and then reinstall the small box 310 onto the rotating platform 600 to restart the animal sorting device 10. This eliminates the need to disassemble the entire placement box 300, making operation convenient. It is understandable that, if ease of operation is not a consideration, the rotating platform 600 can be omitted; any design where the placement box 300 can be detached from the housing 100 should be protected.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 The animal sorting device 10 also includes a through-beam light grating protection device 700 and a positioning pin 800. The through-beam light grating protection device 700 is located on the side of the side plate 112 away from the bottom plate 111. The positioning pin 800 is located on the bottom plate 111 and connected to the placement box 300. The through-beam light grating protection device 700 includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a control center. The light beam emitted by the transmitter is received by the receiver, forming a light curtain. When a user accidentally puts their hand into the housing 100 while using the animal sorting device 10, the hand passes through the light curtain, interrupting the light beam emitted by the transmitter. At this time, the receiver transmits an electrical signal to the control center, which controls the positioning pin 800 to lock the placement box 300, thereby restricting the rotation of the placement box 300 relative to the sorting box 200. It can be understood that the through-beam light grating protection device 700 and the positioning pin 800 can be omitted; any scheme in which the animal sorting device 10 can automatically achieve sorting should be protected.

[0051] refer to Figure 1 The animal sorting device 10 also includes an electrical control box 900, which provides power to the screening device 400 and controls its operation. It is understood that the electrical control box 900 may not be included; in this case, the animal sorting device 10 is connected to an AC power source. Any scheme that allows the animal sorting device 10 to operate should be protected.

[0052] refer to Figure 1It should be noted that the electrical control box 900 is equipped with a power switch 910, a sorting switch 920, and an emergency stop switch 930. The power switch 910 controls the total power supply of the animal sorting device 10; the sorting switch 920 controls the power supply of the screening device 400. When the sorting switch 920 is open, the RFID identification module 410, the motor 422, and the rotary motor 500 work and run; when the sorting switch 920 is closed, the RFID identification module 410, the motor 422, and the rotary motor 500 are turned off; the emergency stop switch 930 is used to cut off the power supply in an emergency.

[0053] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An animal singulating device, characterized in that, include: case; A sorting box is located inside the housing. The sorting box is provided with a screening channel, which has an inlet and an outlet. A placement box is located inside the housing, and the placement box is connected to the discharge port of the screening channel; A screening device is installed on the sorting box. The screening device includes an RFID identification module and a closing mechanism. The RFID identification module is installed in the screening channel and can identify the RFID tags of animals and screen them. The closing mechanism can close or open the discharge port of the screening channel.

2. The animal sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screening channel includes a first channel and a second channel that are connected. The first channel is connected to the second channel. The inlet is located in the first channel, and the outlet is located in the second channel and faces the placement box. The first channel extends vertically and is connected to the outside through the inlet. The extension direction of the second channel is inclined to the vertical direction. The RFID identification module is located on the side wall of the second channel.

3. The animal sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The closing mechanism includes a baffle and a motor. The baffle is connected to the motor, and the motor drives the baffle to rotate to open or close the discharge port.

4. The animal sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The animal sorting device also includes a rotary motor electrically connected to the placement box, which can drive the placement box to rotate relative to the sorting box.

5. The animal sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The animal sorting device also includes a rotating platform, on which the placement box is placed. The rotating motor drives the rotating platform to rotate relative to the sorting box, thereby causing the placement box to rotate relative to the sorting box.

6. The animal sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes an outer shell and door panels. The number of door panels is set to two, and the two door panels are disposed on the same side of the outer shell. Both door panels are rotatably connected to the outer shell.

7. The animal sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first magnetic attractor is provided on the door panel, and a second magnetic attractor is provided on the outer shell. The first magnetic attractor is attracted to the second magnetic attractor to restrict the door panel from rotating relative to the outer shell.

8. The animal sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The animal sorting device also includes a photoluminescence protection device and a positioning pin. The photoluminescence protection device is disposed on the side of the housing, and the positioning pin is disposed on the bottom surface of the housing and connected to the placement box. The photoluminescence protection device can control the positioning pin to lock the placement box, thereby restricting the placement box from rotating relative to the sorting box.

9. The animal sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The animal sorting device also includes an electrical control box, which provides power to the sorting device and controls its operation.

10. The animal sorting device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The electrical control box is equipped with a power switch, a sorting switch, and an emergency stop switch. The power switch controls the total power supply of the animal sorting device and provides power to the screening device; the sorting switch controls the power supply of the screening device; and the emergency stop switch is used to cut off the power supply in an emergency.

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